Chapter 8 Study guide 2

Question 1

under the ___________, each state must accept the decisions of civil courts in other states.

Answer 1

full faith and credit clause

Question 2

________ are powers assigned to the federal government by the constitution.

Answer 2

delegated powers

Question 3

A ________ allows voters to remove elected state officials from office.

Answer 3

recall

Question 4

A ______ refers potential laws directly to the people, who then vote on them.

Answer 4

referendum

Question 5

the state official who often presides over the state senate is the _____

Answer 5

lieutenant governor

Question 6

An ________ will reconsider the judgment of a lower court.

Answer 6

appeals court

Question 7

The chief law enforcement offical in the county from of government is known as the _____.

Answer 7

sheriff

Question 8

In most states, traffic violations and family disputes are heard in____.

Answer 8

lower class

Question 9

A _________ is a basic plan that defines the power, responsibilities and organization of a local government.

Answer 9

charter